Ken Cleveland HOLDEN — Work on Main Street is about more than just digging up the road. “We’re trying to get as much underground work done as possible,” Town Manager Peter Lukes said recently.

HOLDEN — The Wachusett Regional High School AIR (Artist-In-Residence) Music Program has many openings for new and current music students of all ages and skill levels for the 2022-2023 academic year. In-person learning opportunities are offered in the following studios: bass, bassoon, cello, clarinet, euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar, percussion, oboe, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin and voice. To enroll, or for more information, visit our website at bit.ly/airmusiclessons.

Community Content Rutland concerts on the common RUTLAND — The Rutland 300th Anniversary Committee continues the Friday Concert on the Common series. The evening concerts on the town common include a beer tent and varying food trucks.

Danielle Ray STERLING — The 228 has been the site of many celebrations — happy occasions, including weddings, baby showers, birthdays and graduations; and even somber ones such as celebrations of life — an honor of which the mother and daughter co-owners team is proud. “We are a great option for people because we are a locally owned business that affords people a lot of flexibility and options without making them do all the work,” said Sharon Olsen, who opened The 228 with her mother, Patricia Fisher, six years ago.

BOLTON — Going through a largely straightforward list of approvals, from bicycle fundraising rides to events at Cultivate Care Farms, the Select Board slowed to discuss the planned June 2023 Wachusett fire musterleague event. The town is slated to host the annual event, which rotates between the eight member towns of the Wachusett Muster League; Bolton last hosted the event in 2013.

HOLDEN - The parade to kick off Holden Days on Aug. 27 featured a little bit of everything, from WooSox mascot Smiley Ball to Little League District 4 champs to the Model A car club. For more photos, see pages 5A, 6A KRISTEN B. PAYSON